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TTC with PCOS (Thread lucky #4!)

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RoseBud2016 · 01/02/2016 12:11

If you have been diagnosed with PCOS and would like a small group of very friendly ladies in the same position as you to talk to, then this is the thread for you!

You can find our first thread >>>>>>>> HERE

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peardrop2 · 13/02/2016 18:13

Rose - How exciting Smile Glad I popped in to say hello now! I'll be back to check what happens to you and Stealth in the next couple of days WineWink

bananafish81 · 13/02/2016 19:30

Woop Rose the lucky socks strike again!! I am beyond thrilled for you in a cautiously optimistic way, and can’t wait for you to get it confirmed on a FRER Grin

stealth hope you’re having a marvellous time on the slopes, we are all hoping you get a lovely surprise when you test again

Feefee nice one! Honestly, I got so so thirsty right away- although I was on the sledgehammer dose of Gonal-F, I think the stims deffo make you v thirsty, and the more you can drink to stave off OHSS the better. Follies love water and protein - my Dr’s orders!

BTW on the air bubble front, I didn’t have Menopur but we did have to mix up the Cetrotide and we had some comedy air bubble moments: e.g. DH fiddling with the tiniest air bubble flicking the syringe in a trainspotting-esque manner, whilst I’m telling him to stop faffing cos it’s FINE and it’s subcutaneous and won’t give me an embolism FFS. And the first time when we confidently tried to get rid of our first air bubble, but unfortunately before we’d swapped over the mixing needle for the injecting needle, so the tiny drop we were expecting was more like a cascading fountain of liquid out of the bigger needle. Whoops. Have everything crossed for you - when is your first tracking scan? We are all here for you with the pompoms - excited for you!

Village yes, OK, so thin lining is a bit of a specialist subject Grin Baby aspirin can be used because as a blood thinner it is thought to possibly improve blood flow to the uterus. It’s for the same reason that aspirin is used in women who’ve had miscarriages, as sometimes sticky blood can be one reason for m/c. However, I personally wouldn’t self medicate with it, without checking with a Dr, as it’s a drug and taking a blood thinner could have all sorts of other implications or interactions.

There are lots of things you can do for thin lining, what’s making you think it might be an issue? For me my lining issues were pretty clear because I was ovulating but didn’t have a proper period (as there wasn’t any real lining to shed), and scans all showed I had appallingly thin lining. I tried all sorts of things, but to no avail, because my scans showed that my issue wasn’t poor uterine blood flow (the doppler ultrasound showed it was terrific) - my issue was unresponsive oestrogen receptors, hence why I have had to take oestrogen tablets to get my lining to thicken up. Things I tried (which may help with blood flow) include Vitamin E, L’arginine, red raspberry leaf tea, pomegranate juice, acupuncture, heat packs and (do as I say not do as I do) baby aspirin and vaginal viagra. All of that and a scan on day 13 showed an 18mm follicle….and a 4.6mm non triple line endometrium. But mine couldn’t thicken up without a shedload of HRT tablets - most people don’t have this problem. Most people don’t have any issues with thin lining except that it’s more common if you’re thin, have been on the pill for a long time and crucially, have been on Clomid - as it can thin the lining. But the only way to know for sure is to measure it on a scan

If you have normal AF then I personally wouldn’t think you need to worry. Also if you’re using the CBFM, I never ever got a high reading, always jumped straight from low to peak - because my oestrogen levels are so poor. If you’re getting high readings before a peak, and actually have a proper bleed, I think you’re golden, and no need to mess around with anything

Dunlin hurrah for Clomid

Elle so pleased the tubes are all looking great - onwards!

Isit hope all is well lovely

Pebbles keeping everything crossed for you for your op - we’re here with the pompoms

Chandelier hope prawn isn’t causing you too much gip

Nurse hope you’re having a fab hol

Cwtchy hope you’re feeling better, I’m sure with your bonkathon that you’ll have swimmers reporting for duty so really wouldn’t worry about your timing Wink

oranges echoing all the ladies about scans and monitoring - the higher the dose the more Clomid thins the lining, so it infuriates me that the NHS will hand it out with no proper monitoring. Keep pushing - we are all cheering you on

Trying big hugs for the spots - would spirolactone be something you could ask about? Also everything oranges said about gentle skincare.

Ain deffo no such thing as TMI, and think you are a warrior woman Flowers

peardrop thank you so much, hope you’re well lovely

And gosh if there’s anyone I’ve forgotten, big massive sloppy hugs to you all

Not much to report here, I don’t feel particularly pregnant!! My third blood test showed hCG levels rising nicely,so now it’s just a question of twiddling my thumbs until my viability scan a week on Tuesday (23rd Feb), when all being well I’ll be 7+1, eek!! I’m massively struggling without all my pain meds, as I’ve been on a whacking great dose of morphine for over 14 years, so OTC co codamol isn’t doing a huge amount for my pain control. Saw the maternal medicine specialist who confirmed I deffo couldn’t have anything stronger in the first trimester, and put us on red alert for my epilepsy, as the danger zone is the first trimester - the chances of me having a seizure go up by as much as a third, but the Drs don’t want to increase my dose unless / until there is an indication that I need it (i.e. if I have a seizure).

Good news is that he will hopefully now be able to treat me on the NHS - as once the GP refers me to the hospital where he is part of the antenatal team, I will be in the system, and will be referred to his obstetric neurology specialist clinic.

I was really reluctant to see the GP and get a referral for antenatal, as it feels incredibly presumptuous to think I will get to 12 weeks at all. But DH says it’s crucial the GP knows about my medications and it’s logged, as I'm high-risk, and that we have to assume I’m pregnant unless we have good reason to think otherwise. So will find out what happens when I see the GP on Thu I guess!

Hope you ladies have lovely weekends

Xx

peardrop2 · 13/02/2016 20:07

Banana - gosh that all sounds so exciting and positive!! I'm sure you're a bag of nerves with ever twinge everyday! I hope the 12 ww speeds up for you. I find it helps to have a appointment to focus on to get you through another week! I had my 12w scan on Friday and all is looking good thanks. The worrying never stops though...learnt that lesson last time!!

CwtchyQ · 13/02/2016 20:35

Lots of exciting news on this thread! Such a pleasure to read, it gives me hope.

Whoever mentioned the weird dragging feeling - I had that when I was pregnant with DD the day I tested - from behind my belly button! It's a damn good sign!!!!

RoseBud2016 · 14/02/2016 07:28

So pleased to hear that things are progressing well for you Pear- Is it me or does that time seem to have flown by?!

Banana Cannot wait for your scan! Such an exciting time!

Stealth Good luck for Monday lovely. I don't think FRERs are known for evaps particularly but I completely understand you being super cautious.

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RoseBud2016 · 14/02/2016 07:29

AFM...... Today I am pregnant!!!!! Shock

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peardrop2 · 14/02/2016 07:40

Rose!!!!!!!!!!!! GrinGrinGrin Massive congratulations!!! And on Valentine's too Star Couldn't be happier news!! Your perfect Valentines gift Thanks How did you tell your partner the news? Smile

Time has dragged everyday for me...but that's how it goes. I remember when others came back to say they had scans on threads I would always think...already?!! Wink

stealthbanana · 14/02/2016 07:41

Thanks rose. Woke up and have had a tiny bit of spotting Sad so I think AF is probably on her way. Which is annoying as I'm only 12dpo - same thing happened last cycle, AF came at what I thought was 12dpo. Looks like I have a short luteal cycle as well as everything else!

bananafish81 · 14/02/2016 07:49

Rosebud!!!!! Our thread mother is officially UP THE DUFF - woop woop!!! Grin

Beyond thrilled for you my lovely, I hope you have the best Valentines ever xxxx

stealthbanana · 14/02/2016 07:49

Ps did you test again this morning? Crossing my fingers for you!

stealthbanana · 14/02/2016 07:49

Aaaaaahhhh cross posts. YESSSSSSSSS!

FeeFeeLaFew · 14/02/2016 08:05

Yay!!! Congratulations, properly this time, Rosebud. What a perfect Valentine's Day present. You must be grinning from ear to ear. Hooray!

Dunlin1987 · 14/02/2016 08:09

GrinFlowersGrin oh my god!!! So happy for you rosebud have you told anyone yet? Xxxx

FeeFeeLaFew · 14/02/2016 08:15

Bananafish, I've got the cetrotide to come starting from tomorrow, so imagine there will be plenty of fun to be had with that. Injecting the pre-mixed menopur yesterday went better though (we won't have to repeat the mixing stage until we finish the current bottle sometime next week). First tracking scan is on Wednesday. I know I will be getting increasingly anxious to know whether 112.5iu has been enough to start making follies! Sorry to hear how uncomfortable you must be without the pain meds. Hope the first trimester whizzes by for you!
Thanks for the pompoms, stealth! I really hope AF stays away for you. 12 days wouldn't be a problematically short LP though I think- I looked into lengths when it seemed mine was only 8 days (which certainly would have been a problem if we weren't going down the IVF route)
Rosebud thanks also for the info re your protocol. Sounds like they got it spot on Grin

RoseBud2016 · 14/02/2016 08:16

Thanks all! You are the best! Smile

I woke DH up and said Happy Valentines Day whilst passing him the FRER. He is very excited, bless him!

If it's ok with you guys I'd like to stick around to keep the stats going and follow you all to your BFPs too. It's very very early days so I don't want to get ahead of myself and move on just yet. I hope that's ok!

Stealth I hope it's not AF and just a bit of spotting trickery- I'm thinking of you xxx

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RoseBud2016 · 14/02/2016 08:20

Fee Just a little word of warning. I found the Cetrotide a bit stingy! It's quite a thick solution which I don't think helped and it left me with a red stingy patch for an hour or so after. All completely normal, so I'm told, but thought I'd warn you in case you panic! X

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bananafish81 · 14/02/2016 08:25

Yes the Cetrotide itched like an absolute bastard for about 5 mins and then went away. Dr said if needed I could take a piriton but after 5 minutes of effing and blinding I never needed to. Also it is quite viscous so I found I had to push down on the plunger quite hard to get it in, but once I'd got that sorted it was fine. It may not be any more viscous than Menopur - just was a bit thicker a liquid than the Gonal-F or buserelin. Excited for you! With such high AMH it sounds like a terrific starting dose - hope your follies are cooking nicely xxx

sundayraspberry · 14/02/2016 08:32

Yay!! Huge congratulations rosebud !! Good luck for the next few anxious weeks (and beyond!) Grin

chandelierswinging · 14/02/2016 09:11

Oh Rosebud, that's just awesome!!!!!!!! Our dear thread mother... I'm actually in tears here! Huge congratulations to you (and DP, obvs, as he had to do a bit of work too Wink) What completely amazing news Grin I do love a good FRER Star Wishing you a h&h 8 months. Much love xxxxx

Tryingtowait · 14/02/2016 09:38

rosebud big congrats! Brilliant news

RoseBud2016 · 14/02/2016 09:40

Thank you Sunday How are you doing? X

Chandelier Aww thank you so much my lovely! X

Much love to you all x

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sundayraspberry · 14/02/2016 09:57

18 weeks tomorrow so nearly halfway! Just chilling with chandelier on one of the pregnancy threads, counting each week off as it comes Smile. So pleased for you and dh x

CwtchyQ · 14/02/2016 10:10

Congratulations Rosebud!!!!! What a wonderful Valentines gift!!!!! Flowers Flowers Flowers

stealth don't give up hope - and a 12 day luteal phase is not too short, 9 day luteal phase is the lowest acceptable, 12 is fine!! I'm pretty sure mine is 12, I'll know this month for sure.

AFM, one mega huge false surge over three days which amounted to nothing, so back on ov watch and dtd eod (help). Keep sharing the positive news, it's such a boost!!!

Tryingtowait · 14/02/2016 10:21

cwtchy thanks. It's better to keep on dtd in case it is false you're right. I'm beating myself up a bit as plan on drinking tonight for valentines and know it will mess up temps more but based on my cycle I should ovulate cd14/15 if at all so still got a few days. I'll just enjoy today and see what happens when af shows

Pebbles086 · 14/02/2016 10:36

rosebud I had to check today!!! I knew it would be good news, you've done everything in your power for it to go right and it's worked!! I am so pleased for you and your DH. Have you stop staring at the test yet Grin wishing you the best 9 months ahead for a happy healthy pregnancy!
Hello to everybody else, hope your all well. Will have a proper read after my Sunday Chores. Need to come home to a tidy house after my Op tomorrow. Confused xx